Bucharest mayor Ciprian Ciucu said extensive infrastructure works will continue over the next two years, warning residents to expect prolonged traffic disruption as the city undertakes large-scale upgrades to transport and utility networks, Agerpres reported. Officials said the programme aims to modernise ageing infrastructure and reduce long-term maintenance costs, even if it generates short-term disruption for residents. Ciucu said the works are necessary to place the capital’s infrastructure “on solid foundations” and improve long-term traffic flow and public transport efficiency.